Malawi'’s agricultural sector is critical to its economy, employing around 77% of the population and accounting for 23% of gross domestic product (GDP). The majority of workers in agriculture are smallholder farmers, many of whom cultivate less than one hectare of land. Despite its importance, the sector faces significant challenges, …
CHILD labour is a complex global issue. Despite restrictions, it exists in almost every country. The prevalence of child labour has become a serious problem in the world. However, not all work involving children is a concern. ‘Developmentally appropriate economic activity can be beneficial to the full development of a …
Child labour occurs across many sectors of the Indian economy, including in those which are tightly integrated into global production networks (GPNs). On the basis of an original study of the Delhi garments sector, this paper explores the evolving relationship between the nature and functioning of GPNs, the incidence of …
Bhubaneswar Bindhani has not heard of a UNDP Human Development Report Paper, ‘Migration and Human Development’. It is quite likely the authors of the 2009 report did not take note of the fortunes of this resident of Nuagaon village in Odisha’s Nuapada district when they wrote, “migration fosters development of …
This dissertation attempts to contextualize the practice of child labour in Bhutan by examining various socio-economic and cultural aspects. By reviewing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, this dissertation looks into the policies, Acts and strategies adopted by the Royal Government of Bhutan in reducing child …
CHENNAI: The implementation of Children’s Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act in Tamil Nadu is partial, said V Vasanthi Devi, former chairperson of State Women’s Commission at the Campaign Against Child Labour (CACL) on Saturday. Coming down heavily on private educational institutions, she said, “According to the RTE Act, …
Despite a dalit woman as chief minister in Uttar Pradesh, a majority of children in dalit families continue to remain undernourished. A survey conducted by CRY (Child Rights and You), released on Thursday, shows that 70 per cent of children in dalit families suffer from malnutrition. The survey was conducted …
Reacting to a report published in The Hindu, which told the story of illegal employment of children and their plight in the coal mines of Hazaribagh district, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to Jharkhand Chief Secretary Ashok Kumar Singh seeking a report within four weeks on …
This report summarizes the results of the GIZ sector project "Recycling Partnerships". It describes the activities of the informal waste sector in different countries and presents approaches and successful experiences to integrate informal workers in solid waste management systems.
The State of the World’s Children 2011: Adolescence – An Age of Opportunity examines the global state of adolescents; outlines the challenges they face in health, education, protection and participation; and explores the risks and vulnerabilities of this pivotal stage. The report highlights the singular opportunities that adolescence offers, both …
There have been many evaluation studies on the impact of NREGS but there are hardly any systematic studies relating to impact of the scheme on children. This paper tries to fill this gap. There is a huge literature on awareness, implementation problems, impact on the livelihoods, women, migration, agricultural wages, …
The Assam government will launch an exclusive literacy programme for child labourers in the age group of 14 to 17 years in the urban areas tentatively from January. Official sources said the plan has been initiated after a statewide survey in the urban areas four months back by the directorate …
The number of child labourers has increased in Tangail as poverty forces their parents to send them to work for earning livelihood. According to a recent study of Society for Social Service, a local non-government organisation, more than 52,000 children below 12 years are doing various odd jobs for earning …
National Human Rights Commission has taken strong exception to ''faulty investigation'' vis-a-vis violation of child labour laws in mines in Karnataka's Bellary district leading to large-scale acquittals. At a two-day regional meeting with the southern states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu -- which concluded here today -- …
Shillong, Sept. 14: The chief labour commissioner of Meghalaya and his team today wrapped up the visit to Jaintia Hills to ascertain the prevalence of minors working in coal mines and will prepare a report to be submitted to the Union government. According to sources, chief labour commissioner N.K. Prasad, …
Shillong, Sept. 12: The central team to ascertain the number of children working under hazardous situation in the coal mine areas of Jaintia Hills is still in the district and has covered nearly 30 coal mines so far. The seven-member team, led by a chief labour commissioner from New Delhi, …
SHILLONG: Pulled up by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over the rampant use of child labour in coal mines, the State Government is working on a rehabilitation package for the children. "We are coordinating with all the relevant departments to work on the beneficial package for children working in …
The High Court yesterday asked the government to eliminate usury against bonded child labour carried out in the coastal areas victimising fishermen. Delivering the judgment upon a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) writ petition on children's rights and health hazards, a vacation division bench comprising Justice Imman Ali and Justice Obaidul …
The red haze mixes with sweat to form a sticky paste that does not peel off one's skin easily. It becomes dried blood The appearance is deceptive. The district headquarters of Bellary in Karnataka could be any other small town in India: rows of tiled houses, potholed lanes, a bustling …
KOHIMA, June 13: Over 9000 child labourers throughout 11 district headquarters of Nagaland work in various sectors for about 16 hours a day without proper accommodation, food and education. According to a survey conducted by the Nagaland government
